Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >

Western New York Weather History

MAY 24

2000

Thunderstorms roared across the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes during the late morning and early afternoon hours. In addition to producing hail up to one inch in diameter, the thunderstorms produced damaging winds. Trees and lines were downed in Cattaraugus, Erie and Ontario counties with scattered power outages reported. In Shortsville, Ontario county, an 80-foot tree tore a hole in the roof and second story wall of a home on High Street. Large hail (3/4 inch) was reported in Gowanda, Arcade, Lima, Henrietta and Geneva.

2004

23RD-24TH...A weak cold front crossed the area during the overnight hours. The slow moving thunderstorms that accompanied the front produced damaging winds and torrential rains. Trees and power lines were downed in Colden and Niagara Falls , with scattered power outages reported. Roads were closed in Irondequoit and Ishua. Basement flooding occurred in Summerville, Leon and Jamestown.